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Tim Walz: “I would argue there is an incentive other than pay. It is called ethics.”

On the recordJuly 31, 2012
I would argue there is an incentive other than pay. It is called ethics.
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Tim Walz
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Walz emphasizes the importance of ethics in government work beyond financial incentives.

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